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English Language and Literature: Endnote 21

Welcome to Engish Language and Literature guide, that will enable you to access the library facilities, services and resources

What is EndNote

 

  • EndNote is a reference management software that helps you organize, store, and format citations and bibliographies.
  • Uses for academic research, writing papers, dissertations, and organizing citations.

How to download EndNote21

Download and Installation Steps:

  • Go to the UNIZULU library website.
  • Navigate to Research Support Tool then click the EndNote link
  • Download the installer
  • Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions

Creating an EndNote Library

  • Step-by-Step: 
  • After installation, open EndNote
  • Go to File → New.
  • Name your library and choose where to save it.
  • Click Save to create "My EndNote Library"

Adding References Manually Import and Export from Databases

  • Manual Entry:
  • Click References → New Reference.
  • Select the reference type (e.g., book, journal article, etc.).
  • Manually enter the details (author, title, year, etc.).
  • Click Save.
  • Importing from Databases:

Search databases like Web of Science, or Google Scholar.

  • Export references in RIS, BibTeX, or EndNote format.
  • In EndNote, click File → Import → File to bring them in.

Using Online Search

  • Direct Search: EndNote allows you to search databases directly within the software.
    1. Go to Online Search from the toolbar.
    2. Choose a database (e.g., JStore, Web of Science).
    3. Enter your search query and import relevant references directly.

Organizing References and Managing PDFs

Organizing References

Creating Groups:

  • Go to Groups → Create Group.
  • Name your group (e.g., Chapter 1, Research Topic).
  • Drag and drop references into your group
  • Smart Groups: Automatically filter references into a group based on keywords or criteria.
  • Go to Groups → Create Smart Group and set rules.
  •  Managing PDFs
  • Attaching PDFs:
  • Drag and drop a PDF directly into a reference.
  • Or, right-click on a reference and choose Attach File.
  • Annotating PDFs:
  • Open the PDF within EndNote.
  • Use the built-in tools to highlight text or add notes for future reference.

Citing in Microsoft Word

Citing in Microsoft Word (Cite While You Write)

Install the Plugin:

  • Automatically installed with EndNote; if not, go to Tools → Install Cite While You Write.
  • Inserting Citations:
  • Open your Word document.
  • Go to the EndNote toolbar in Word.
  • Click Insert Citation and select a reference from your EndNote library.
  • Formatting Bibliographies:
  • Choose from various citation styles (APA, MLA, Harvard, etc.).
  • Go to Bibliography → Style and select your preferred format.

Customizing Citation Styles

Using Existing Styles:

  • Over 6,000 citation styles are available.
  • Go to Edit → Output Styles → Open Style Manager.
  • Choose a style and apply it.
  • Creating Custom Styles:
  • Go to Edit → Output Styles → New Style.
  • Modify fields like punctuation, formatting, and bibliography order.

Collaboration in EndNote

  1. Syncing with EndNote Online:
  • Create an EndNote online account.
  • Go to Edit → Preferences → Sync.
  • Sync your desktop library with your online account.

Sharing Libraries:​​​​​​​

  • Go to File → Share.
  • Invite collaborators via email to access your library.
  • Use EndNote Online for real-time collaboration.
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